4 Infographics That Will Help You Budget Your Money More Effectively

When it comes to proper money management, it definitely isn’t all about how much you earn as how wise you are in spending it.

Sure, it’s always great when you’re earning big bucks – no one would be foolish to decline that – but you have to consider the fact that there are many big earners who are buried in debt and are basically living from one paycheck to another.

On the other hand, you’d be surprised to know that there are average earners who actually manage to live within their means and even set aside some money for the rainy days.

Wise money management will allow you to stay focused in your priorities, avoid overspending, and save money for future use.

Again, the trick here is to be smart with how you use your salary. To do that successfully, however, you have to figure out a system that works best for you. This will allow you to stay focused in your priorities, avoid overspending, and still save some for future use.

As Ayn Rand once said:

“Money is only a tool. It will take you wherever you wish, but it will not replace you as the driver.”

With that in mind, allow us to share these 4 infographics we recently found at the BrightSide website. Entitled the ‘4 Simple Ways To Plan A Family Budget,’ these 4 methods can be helpful for people who may not have yet decided which system is best for them.

Go check this out:

#1. The “50/30/20” Method

#2. The “Simple” Method

#3. The “Basic Budget” Method

#4. The “Weekly Allowance” Method

Which of these methods do you like most? Or do you have a different budgeting system that you use? Share your thoughts with us in the comment section below.

Women all over the world have probably experienced a horrific period story at least once in their lives. These include horrible menstrual cramps and pains, skin breakouts, mood swings, chocolates, wine and ice cream binging. But aside from these pains our period brings, did you know it can also give clues regarding a woman's health? From the jam-like or mucus-like texture, to dark red or black menstrual period, we will give you the clues! So read on!

Warning: May contain pictures that are disgusting. (Meaning you might throw up on that strawberry jam sandwich you just had or that blueberry pie hehe)

1. The Strawberry Jam

25 Wealthiest, Healthiest, Happiest, and Most Advanced Countries in the World

Last Thursday, the Legatum Institute released its 10th annual global prosperity index. This survey ranks the most prosperous countries in the world.

But it's not all about the money! The survey have 104 other variables like the business environment, governance, health, safety and security, personal freedom, and the natural environment.

149 countries were included in the survey, countries that have the most available data. In the past 7 years since the index has been conducted, Norway got the top spot, but that's not the case this year!